Artist: Yvonne Neth
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We had the privilege of connecting with Yvonne Neth, an educational activist and talented artist...
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Sen. Surangel Whipps Jr.
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TFB had the opportunity for a quick interview with Palauan entrepreneur, politician, and Presidential nominee Surangel Whipps Jr. Whipps talks about his campaign, Palau's tourism industry, the drought in Palau, and more.
Read MoreThe Honorable Tony de Brum of the RMI
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We had the honor of interviewing the honorable Tony de Brum of the Marshall Islands. Mr. de Brum has been an instrumental figure in the politics of the Marshall Islands. He has also championed global climate talks and nuclear disarmament.
Read MoreKathy Jetnil-Kijiner Reflects on the Paris Climate Talks
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We had the privilege of chatting with Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner about her involvement at the historic climate talks in Paris this past December.
Read MorePoll: Should the FSM Terminate the Compact of Free Association?
/For more information please read a recent TFB editorial: Negotiating a Compact Termination
Disclaimer: This is a non-scientific poll.
Negotiating a Compact Termination
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Some thoughts on the recent resolution in the FSM congress to terminate the Compact of Free Association.
Read MoreMicronesian Canoe Arrives at Historic South Carolina Plantation
/An exotic paddling canoe from the remote Pacific Islands of Yap has arrived at Point of Pines, a 17th century plantation on Edisto Island, South Carolina.
Read MoreThe FSM Consul General in Hawaii: Kandhi A. Elieisar
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We were fortunate and grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with the FSM's Consul General, Mr. Kandhi Elieisar. We discussed several topics currently affecting FSM citizens living in Hawaii; topics relating to homelessness, health-care, migration, Chuuk's independence and others.
Read MoreHabele Awards Tuition Scholarships Throughout Micronesia
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A dozen promising students from three FSM States are headed to the private school of their families choosing this year.
Read More2015 Human Trafficking Report: COFA Nations
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The annual human trafficking report was released this July. The three COFA nations of Palau, The FSM, and the Marshall Islands made the list with details of trafficking activities occurring in each country.
Read MoreTraditional Carvers Shape Yap Games Trophies
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(Yap, Micronesia) A group of master craftsman on Yap are using cultural skills and traditional designs to create trophies for winning athletes in that Micronesian State’s sports tournament.
Read MoreIs the Kaka'ako Homeless Community Mostly COFA Citizens?
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The current outrage towards COFA citizens stem from a statement made by HNN, in the first article above: "... the majority of the homeless population are migrants from the three island states that fall under the Compact of Free Association (COFA) treaty with the U.S.". The author was referring to the homeless community now inhabiting Kaka'ako park near downtown Honolulu.
Read MoreGrass Legend: FSM's First Football Team
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Watch "Grass Legend", which tells the story of FSM's first football team, and how they learned the sport, bonding with their Israeli coach, Shimon Shenhar.
Read MoreFSM Investment Guide Completed
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(Palikir, FSM) - After one year of national and state consultations, the Division of Trade and Investment has recently completed the publication of the 2015 FSM Investment Guide, a promotion and marketing document that aims at providing useful information on investing in the FSM and guiding any potential local or foreign investor in setting up a business in the FSM.
Read MoreThe Muumuu and Culture
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Over the past months, I’ve been fortunate enough to have had several conversations with fellow FSM citizens about a number of topics related to our people’s culture. This particular article will be on the topic of the muumuu or the skirt.
Read MoreSurvey Finds, Over 60% of FSM Residents Are Spending More Than They're Making
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The survey shows that about 63% (2 out of every 3) of households in the FSM in 2013/14 incurred dissaving; in other words, their expenditure is more than their income.
Read MoreGuam Radiation Compensation; Marshallese Adoptions; Chuuk Shortage...(Micro Minute: Apr. 24, 2015)
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Read MoreChuuk Experiencing Food and Water Shortage After Typhoon Maysak
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"Most businesses [have ran out] of rice... I see a shortage of food", said a local informant. Most crops, including breadfruit, taro, and bananas were destroyed from the storm. Residents are now depending on
Read MoreMosquito-born Illness; FSM reaches to Obama; Same-sex in Guam... (Micro Minute, April 17, 2015)
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Read More(Micro Minute; April 10, 2015) RMI Appeals US Dismissal; FSM State of Emergency; Japan's Imperial Couple...
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